Join us for a fun evening chatting with best-selling author Jayne Allen and getting your books signed!Join us for an inspiring evening of discussion and book signing with the talented author, Jayne Allen. Get ready to delve into her latest work, "The Most Wonderful Time", and engage in thought-provoking conversations. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the creative mind behind the captivating stories. See you there!.Moderated by KCAL Anchor and Reporter Sheba Turk.Ticket includes Admission and a copy of Jayne Allen new book: "The Most Wonderful Time". General Admission Ticket does not include book. Books will be available upon entry of event. .Jayne Allen is a writer, producer, and entrepreneur. In the earliest years of her career, as an alumna of Harvard Law School and Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, she worked as an entertainment attorney, including in service to the late artist Prince. Purposeful in centering and celebrating black women’s societal contributions, Allen’s writing crafts transcultural stories to explore contemporary issues such as modern relationships, workplace and career dynamics, and the complexities of race. Her common themes include mental and physical health and highlight the importance of self-love and self-care—all with a healthy dose of warmth and humor. Read More ...

Voices of Resilience: Descendants of the Tulsa Massacre in Conversation with Victor Luckerson. Talking History and Legacy.Victor Luckerson will transform Malik Books into a Juneteenth celebration of voices of resilience. Witness the Descendants of the Tulsa Massacre in Conversation with Victor Luckerson.Victor Luckerson is a journalist and author based in Tulsa who works to bring neglected black history to light. His new book on the history of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Built From the Fire, is a multigenerational saga of a community in Tulsa’s “Black Wall Street,” that in one century survived the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, urban renewal, and gentrification. The book was named one of the 100 Notable Books of the Year by the New York Times and one of the 50 best nonfiction books of the year by the Washington Post.Victor is also a former staff writer at The Ringer and business reporter for Time magazine. His writing and research have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Wired, and Smithsonian. He was nominated for a National Magazine Award for his reporting in Time on the 1923 Rosewood Massacre. He also manages an email newsletter about underexplored aspects of black history called Run It Back.

Join us for a lively discussion and booksigning with the brilliant Mariel Buqué, PhD moderated by Ana Flores. Join us for the groundbreaking conversation with Dr Mariel Buqué, mooderated by Ana Flores. Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Dr. Mariel Buqué "With Break the Cycle, Dr. Mariel Buqué is gifting us with the guidebook we need to heal the intergenerational trauma we all carry but might not have awareness of yet. The invitation is clear: to recognize and claim that we are the cycle breakers and heal our souls. Dr. Buqué has collected the teachings along her journey to provide us loving guidance with concrete expert knowledge, lessons to integrate with holistic and therapeutic practices – and even sound baths!" —Ana Flores, CEO of WeAllGrow Latina Free Event but Order your book inadvance for pick up. "Breaking The Cycle"   About Mariel Buqué, PhD Mariel Buqué, PhD, is a Columbia University–trained trauma-informed psychologist, professor, and sound bath meditation healer. She has appeared as an expert on Good Morning America and Today and in Allure, Self, Glamour, and Well + Good, among many other outlets, and has offered wellness talks to corporations such as Google, Capital One, Read More ...

Join us for a captivating in-person discussion with Renée Watson, the incredible New York Times best selling author."In Conversation with Renowned Author Renée Watson: An Evening of Inspiration and Stories"Join us for an enchanting evening with New York Times best selling author Renée Watson! Renée, a recipient of the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award, continues to weave her magic with the fourth book in her captivating young middle grade series, "Ways to Build Dreams," starring the radiant Ryan Hart.Immerse yourself in the world of literature as we host a live event featuring the remarkable Renée Watson. An author of global acclaim, Renée has enraptured countless readers with her bestselling novels. This is your golden opportunity to connect with her in person, as she delves into her writing journey, the wellsprings of her creativity, and her latest masterpiece.Don't let this extraordinary chance slip through your fingers – come and share in the brilliance of a master storyteller. Bring your friends along and make sure to reserve the date for an event that promises to leave an indelible mark!Event Highlights: *Moderator: Erika Kendrick * Location: Malik Books - Westfield Culver City MallBe part of an unforgettable literary experience that celebrates Read More ...

Book Launch - Author Meet & GreetCome out and enjoy an Author Meet & Greet: Book Review, Raffle and Signing @ Malik Books in the Westfield Mall in Culver City!Book title: One-Act Plays by D-Mitch The Poet (Three spoken word infused inspirational plays) written by Darrell Mitchell II. The one-act plays are performed live each month at local theaters in Los Angeles, CA and the author will be celebrating the book launch with an in-store book signing and review of the plays. *Raffle contest: Each attendee will be entered into the raffle and the winners will be announced during the event. Each prize can be viewed by visiting the www.DMThePoet.com website. 1st Prize: 16inch X 20inch canvas painting from the DM Ink Art Collection2nd Prize: DM Ink Poetry Book Gift Bag3rd Prize: $50 Gift Voucher to the DM Ink Online Store

Join us for an in-person event with cohost of NPR’s "Pop Culture Happy Hour" Aisha Harris, for a discussion of her debut book Wannabe.Join us for an in-person event with cohost and reporter for NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour Aisha Harris, for a discussion of her debut book Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me. Joining Aisha in conversation is Erika J. Kendrick, a bestselling author, a screenwriter, and a national speaker. Malik Books is hosting event Westfield Culver City Mall 6000 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 2470 Culver City, Ca 90230 Sat June 24, 2023, at 2PMCan’t make the event? Purchase a Sign Copy Here.In nine lively, incisive essays, NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Aisha Harris reflects on the cultural touchstones of her childhood and adolescence that have shaped her, setting them in context with current sensations transforming culture now. NPR listeners trust Aisha Harris for her engaging and incisive insights on popular culture and the music, television, movies, and more that are influencing our lives today. In this insightful collection, she uses her keen analytical skills to examine her own life and the culture that defined who she is and how she thinks. In essays that span Read More ...

BET On BLACK: The Good News About Being Black in America Today with Actress, Media Personality and Author Eboni K WilliamsMalik Books Presents in partnership with PAFF 2023BET On BLACK: The Good News About Being Black in America Today. Discussion and Booksigning with Eboni K Williams Moderator: Devyn Bakewell - Author & Assistant Managing Editor Los Angeles Sentinel/Los Angeles Watts Times Wednesday February 15, 2023 at 7PMMalik Books - (Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall) 3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 245 Los Angeles, Ca 90008. Event Format: Discussion, Q & A, and Booksigning Ticket: Includes Admission and one Book (BET On BLACK)BET On BLACK: The Good News About Being Black in America TodayJournalist, attorney, and star of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York reshapes the cultural landscape of achievement by showing why Black unity is crucial to individual and collective success.Eboni K. Williams knew that an important part of her mission as a media personality would be to unabashedly place Blackness on a pedestal. Williams has long known that Blackness is a rich, expansive place that centers resilience, excellence, beauty, panache, and brilliance. But these notions of Blackness have long been distorted by American racism, where for generations Read More ...

Booksigning and panel discussion with celebrity photographer Carell Augustus and celebrities featured in the iconic book, Black Hollywood.Malik Books and Pan African Film Festival join forces to present an evening of Black History. Black-Owned, Independent Book Store Brings the Love of Reading to the Pan African Film Festival with Panel Discussion and Booksigning featuring celebrity photographer Carell Augustus, Author of "Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments" Mon Feb 13, 2023 at 7PM Malik Books - Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall 3650 W M.L King Blvd Los Angeles, Ca 90008Free Admission. Pre-Ordering book is strongly encouraged. Order at MalikBooks.comCarell along with celebrities featured in the book will host a booksigning and panel discussion about classic Hollywood with today's iconic Black entertainers. This coffee table photo book features over sixty-five Black entertainers. CONFIRMED CELEBRITIES: To Be Announced!Link to Pre Order - Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments by Carell AugustusOnce Upon a Time in Black HollywoodBlack Hollywood: Reimaging Iconic Movie Moments is a groundbreaking take on Hollywood's most beloved films, including Breakfast at Tiffany's, Singin' in the Rain, Mission: Impossible, Forrest Gump, and more. Carell, a visionary, has created a "who's who" of today's Black entertainers featured in iconic cinematic scenes, renewing readers' Read More ...